Maintenance Engineer

Job role

· Proactively responding to engineering issues raised through site performance monitoring systems to improve Production ‘Overall Equipment Effectiveness’

• Ensure all machinery operates efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory requirements
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve line efficiency
• Uphold best practices in health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Proactively participating in the planned maintenance programme with consideration to optimising production
• In conjunction with the Site Management team, ensuring that the production capability of the plant is optimised and improved for the needs of the business
• Applying a “right first time” mentality to equipment maintenance and performance
• Working to legislative and Company ethical standards in terms of safety, and food hygiene
• Working closely with the production and hygiene teams to ensure an environment and culture of safe working practices are understood and maintained
• Effective use of the preventative maintenance process
• Working closely with the technical and production support functions to ensure actions from audits are kept to a minimum and communicating all outstanding issues
• Providing ‘on call’ breakdown cover during unmanned engineering department hours on rotational basis
• Experience and Qualifications
• A recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Work effectively within the workplace providing support to the other members of the engineering team, production teams and other departments.
• Always ensure the required company standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the workplace.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for improvement & to add value every day to the business. Improving equipment reliability, stamping out recurring faults.
• Work independently but within a team environment to provide the necessary support to the production processes.
• Provide feedback to the maintenance system to allow its ongoing development and effectiveness to be improved.
• Recording all documentation accurately and on time and provide reporting so as to allow accurate dissemination of information.
• Attend any meeting or training necessary as required.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably required as necessary
• Solid electrical and mechanical knowledge with the ability to work across disciplines
• Previous hands-on experience as a multi-disciplined Engineer.
• An electrical bias with sound mechanical knowledge.
• Engineering Apprenticeship or qualifications at Level 3 or equivalent, which is in date.
• Previous practical experience [at least 2 years] within the food or FMCG industry is essential.
• Food Safety level 2 or equivalent [training will be given]
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Working Pattern

42 average working week, 12-hour working days 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am) on a 7-day rotational working pattern which includes weekend and nights shifts.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £46,000.00-£55,626.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pwllheli LL53 6SB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person